Webinar: The all-new Cashflow Masterclass

Date Wednesday 25 February 2026
Time 10:00 – 11:00
Online Teams Meeting

In travel, cashflow is rarely smooth. You take deposits now, settle suppliers on their schedules, and margins can move between the day customers book and the day you pay.

With demand and costs still shifting in the sector, finance teams are under pressure to keep cash predictable and avoid nasty surprises.

In partnership with Smart Currency Group, ABTOT is inviting members to an in-depth, CPD-compliant Cashflow Masterclass hosted by Charles Purdy.

You’ll leave with a practical framework for building contingency into your seasons, improving forecasting confidence, and reducing manual effort for your finance team.

What you’ll get

  • Clarity on how travel cashflow really behaves across deposits, balances and supplier payment timing
  • Practical contingency planning for your season and booking curve
  • Exclusive look at SmartHedge PRO, the all-in-one tool that reduces admin and makes managing your cash more streamlined than ever
  • Insight to where automation can cut costs using secure file feeds or API integration (less spreadsheet chasing, clearer reporting)

Why we’re repeating it this year

  • The topic has only become more relevant. Demand and costs are still shifting, supplier terms remain tight for many, and currency moves continue to impact travel margin.
  • Last year’s session resonated and Members asked for more practical guidance they can apply in-season.
  • This year’s session is tighter and more travel-specific, with an updated framework and an exclusive look at SmartHedge PRO, focused on reducing admin and improving control.

Speakers

  • Charles Purdy

    Founder and CEO
    Smart Currency Group

    Charles is the founder and CEO of Smart Currency Group, with over 20 years’ experience across engineering, finance, and international business. He worked on the initial design team for the Typhoon and Tornado fighter programmes, trained as a Chartered Accountant, and held roles at PwC and as CFO of a diamond mining company in Namibia, where he saw first-hand the impact currency strategy can have on profitability.

    In the 1990s, he entered the FX industry during the rapid expansion of international trade and has since focused on helping businesses reduce risk and improve the efficiency of cross-border payments. Charles also champions practical, insight-led thought leadership to help companies make better decisions in global markets.

  • Rufus Brookman

    Head of Corporate Products
    Smart Currency Group

    Since joining the Smart Currency Group in 2019, Rufus has been responsible for independently managing the design, implementation and launch of several unique technology solutions that support our corporate clients – the most recent of which has been the launch of our own proprietary treasury management system, SmartHedge PRO.